Tag Archives: tofu

Crispy Chickenless (Tofu) Nuggets (Baked & Fried) by Bhavna Patel

capture_24092014_102816In this video, Bhavna demonstrates that it’s as easy to get a crispy texture on tofu by baking as well as by frying the tofu.  Her technique is important for those who want to avoid the added fat in their meal that comes from frying food.  I’m sure her batter and breading technique can be used in many other recipes.  Both the the fried and baked tofu nuggets look delicious.  The baked tofu nuggets definitely have less fat in them.  Let’s try her recipe. Continue reading

Lasagna with Tofu Ricotta by Trisha Yearwood with Garth Brooks

capture_10092014_133015Dairy ricotta cheese is a common ingredient in lasagna.  In this video, watch Trish Yearwood and Garth Brooks prepare and enjoy a homemade non dairy “ricotta cheese” in a lasagna with black beans.  Garth likes this version of ricotta cheese better than the dairy version.  Here is another example of friends, a beautiful couple, cooking and enjoying a delicious and healthy meal together. Continue reading

Spinach and Artichoke Dip by Chloe Choscorelli

capture_05092014_213749This is a great appetizer video recipe demo by Chloe Choscorelli with her friend, Roberto Martin. The recipe contains healthy ingredients and is easy to make.  Both Chloe and Roberto are chefs.  You can see how much fun they have cooking together.

I’ve ordered a similar dish as an appetizer when dining out.  It’s delicious.  Try making it to enjoy with your family and friends. Continue reading

Tofu Breakfast Scramble by Julie Hanson

capture_03092014_012816In this video, Julie shows it is very easy to cook a tofu scramble.  This meal is a healthy, nutritious and safe alternative to an unhealthy traditional egg scramble.  Any number of different spices and filings could be added to the tofu scramble.  Turmeric is a popular addition.  It turns the tofu scramble yellow, helping it look like a traditional egg scramble.  Turmeric is also an extremely powerful anti-inflammatory ingredient.  It should probably be included in all tofu scramble, omelette and frittata recipes. Continue reading

How to make Quinoa Sushi Rolls by Leigh-Chantelle

blog 6 020313Do you need to make special sushi rice to make sushi rolls?  Not necessarily.  In this video, Leigh-Chantelle of Viva la Vegan shows how to make sushi rolls, or probably better called “nori rolls” with quinoa and brown rice instead of typical sushi rice. Continue reading

Tomato and Feta Pie by Maria Reina

blog 2 013113This video on the eHow Food channel shows a tasty recipe for a tomato, feta and spinach tart by personal chef, Maria Reina of Bella Cucina Maria.  It looks like a good candidate for some simple makeover techniques that we can use to try and reduce the fat content of this recipe even further. Continue reading